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KEY STAT: Northern Ireland have conceded just one goal in three Group F qualifiers

EXPERT VERDICT: Northern Ireland have made a faultless start to Group F, winning the opening three games for the first time in any World Cup or European Championship qualifying campaign, but Romania have started well themselves, winning away in Greece and Finland, and drawing at home to Hungary and a stalemate looks the value call.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw
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Grand Salami - November

The Grand Salami in pro hockey is decided by adding up all the goals scored in every game scheduled for that particular day. You can wager on 'over' or 'under' the Grand Salami total. The total is set by adding up all listed 'over/under' odds for each game on that particular day.

Note: The Grand Salami will have no action if any game is suspended or cancelled before the regulation time of three twenty minute periods. Also, regardless of the number of goals scored during the shoot out portion of the overtime, the final scored recorded for the game will give the winning team on more goal than its opponent based on the score at the end of regulation time.

*The majority of sportsbooks do not put out a total on the Grand Salami when there is only one game on the card. For tracking purposes, we will continue to show the 'over/under' for goals and combined goals scored on days with just one game.

NHL GRAND SALAMI

Date No. of Games Total Goals Combined Goals Scored Result
11/1 12 64 54 UNDER
11/2 7 36.5 39 OVER
11/3 1 5 7 OVER
11/4 12 65.5 56 UNDER
11/5 3 15.5 15 UNDER
11/6 10 54.5 56 OVER
11/7 5 26.5 26 UNDER
11/8 12 63.5 77 OVER
11/9 5 27.5 29 OVER
11/10 2 10.5 11 OVER
11/11 11 60.5 60 UNDER

NHL Preview: Kings (8-4) at Ducks (10-3)

Date: November 12, 2014 10:30 PM EDT

The chant of "This is our house!" from Los Angeles Kings fans at Honda Center in May might still haunt any current Anaheim Ducks who experienced it.

Almost five months after their promising season was cut short by the Kings, the Ducks look to get back on track Wednesday night at home in the rematch with their Southern California rivals.

Anaheim allowed eight goals while going 4-0-1 against Los Angeles during the regular season, but its season ended with a 6-2 home loss in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals May 16. The Kings went 3-1 at Anaheim during the series and scored the first five goals of the lopsided finale.

It was a bitter end for the Ducks, who set club records with 54 wins and 116 points.

'It was a great season, but any time you lose in the playoffs, it's going to be heartbreaking,' center Ryan Getzlaf said following the clincher. 'And to lose in a Game 7 is even worse.'

The memory of that disheartening playoff exit may be serving as motivation for the Ducks (10-3-3), whose 23 points are the most in the West. Anaheim, however, has stumbled to a 3-2-3 mark in its last eight.

Los Angeles (8-4-3) has gotten off to a streaky start, though it's allowed one regulation goal during each game of a 2-0-1 stretch.

"We've got to continue to get better," defenseman Jake Muzzin said.

The Kings' Jonathan Quick has an 0.97 goals-against average in those three contests after posting a 3.32 GAA in his preceding 0-2-1 span.

A hot Quick doesn't bode well for the Ducks, who have totaled 12 goals in their past eight contests after recording 29 in the first eight.

"That's just the way our goal scoring has gone," said coach Bruce Boudreau, whose team is on a five-game point streak. "The only thing you can do is persevere."

Corey Perry leads the Ducks with 11 goals, but it's uncertain if he'll miss a fourth straight game Wednesday. He's eligible to come off injured reserve after landing there with a viral gland infection, which left him seriously ill and requiring intravenous fluids from a hospital last week. The illness has also hit defenseman Francois Beauchemin, who missed Sunday's 2-1 shootout loss to Vancouver.

Both players are being kept away from their teammates with their contagious condition and are undergoing further tests.

Perry recorded a team-high 43 goals and added 39 assists last season. He managed two of each against the Kings during the regular season and same amount in the playoffs.

"We know their personnel pretty well," Muzzin said. "Obviously, Getzlaf, Perry, (Ryan) Kesler, they are big guys. We've got to limit their time and space."

It's uncertain if Anaheim's Cam Fowler (lower body) will be available after he sat out Sunday.

Healed from a leg injury that forced him to miss a game last week, Anaheim's Frederik Andersen made 24 saves Sunday. He has a 1.25 GAA while going 1-0-2 since suffering his only regulation defeat.

Andersen, whose 1.56 GAA ranks among the best in the NHL, went 3-0-0 with a 1.62 GAA against the Kings in the 2013-14 regular season. He allowed a goal on 23 shots before leaving Game 3 of the West semifinals at Los Angeles with a leg injury.

Quick was 3-2-0 with a 2.14 GAA at Anaheim in the regular season and playoffs last season.

Marian Gaborik, who had six goals and four assists against the Ducks in the playoffs, scored his first goal of the season and added an assist in a 5-1 victory over the Canucks last Saturday.

These teams meet again Saturday at Los Angeles.

NHL Roundup: Maatta skates 7 days after surgery
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

Defenseman Olli Maatta of the Pittsburgh Penguins was back on the ice in full gear on Tuesday, seven days after having a potentially cancerous tumor removed from his thyroid gland.

However, Penguins coach Mike Johnston said he was not ready to alter the four-week schedule doctors set for Maatta's return at the time of the surgery.

"We'll see what happens as far as a timeline goes for him participating with the whole team, but it really is amazing how he handles things," Johnston said.

"I just think for a young kid it's more the mental side of things, how mature he is and how he's able to deal with issues like that."

Maatta skated on his own and did not take part in any team drills during the workout.


--The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled Josh Leivo from the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies.

Leivo, 21, has appeared in two games with the Maple Leafs this season. He had one goal and two penalty minutes.

Leivo played in eight regular-season games with the Marlies registering four points (one goal, three assists) and nine penalty minutes. The Ontario native made his NHL debut with the Maple Leafs on Oct. 10, 2013 against the Nashville Predators and has played nine career NHL games.

The Maple Leafs also announced that forward Daniel Winnik returned to practice on Tuesday after missing two games over the weekend because of concusion protocol after being injured in a game last Thursday.

Winnick skated with the second line in practice and is expected to play when Toronto plays Boston on Wednesday.


--The Montreal Canadiens acquired defenseman Sergei Gonchar from the Dallas Stars on Tuesday in exchange for left wing Travis Moen.

The 40-year-old Gonchar recorded one assist in three games this season for the Stars, averaging 13:01 minutes of ice time per game. He missed the first 11 games of the season because of a foot injury.

Gonchar has 798 points (219 goals, 579 assists) in 1,256 regular season games with Washington, Boston, Pittsburgh, Ottawa and Dallas.

Moen, 32, was scoreless in 10 games this season for Montreal, averaging 10:29 minutes of ice time per game.


--Forward Corey Perry and defenseman Francois Beauchemin of the Anaheim Ducks are out indefinitely because of viral infections, the team announced on Tuesday.

Perry and Beauchemin are undergoing testing and results are pending.

Perry is tied for the NHL lead with 11 goals despite missing the last three games, while Beauchemin played in the Ducks' first 15 games before coming out of the lineup Sunday and has four assists.


--The Los Angeles Kings signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Jamie McBain to a one-year contract on Tuesday, President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced.

The 26-year-old McBain has appeared in 275 NHL regular season games with the Carolina Hurricanes and the Buffalo Sabres over five seasons, totaling 92 points, including 25 goals, and 62 penalty minutes.

To make room of the roster for McBain, Slava Voynov has been designated as a non-roster player for the Kings.


--Left wing Luke Gazdic was recalled by the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Barons of the American Hockey League.

Gazdic, 25, had two goals and seven penalty minutes in five games with Oklahoma City during his conditioning assignment.

NBA Preview: Rockets (6-1) at Timberwolves (2-4)

Date: November 12, 2014 10:00 PM EDT

The Houston Rockets should have Dwight Howard back in the middle, while the Minnesota Timberwolves will have to adjust after a rocky start to an indefinite period without Ricky Rubio.

The Rockets look to bounce back from their first defeat and remain perfect away from home, though they'll be at a neutral site when they take on the young Timberwolves in Mexico City on Wednesday night.

Shortly before tip-off for Saturday's home game against Golden State, Houston found out Howard would not be able to play due to flu-like symptoms. Undrafted rookie Tarik Black took his place and had two points and five rebounds in his first start in a 98-87 loss.

Without Howard, the Rockets set season lows in scoring and field-goal percentage at 34.9. They also attempted an NBA season-high 42 3-pointers, making 10, and were outscored 56-32 in the paint.

Houston (6-1) has dropped six of the last nine in which Howard hasn't played, but the club should be feeling confident about getting back on track with the eight-time All-Star set to return.

"Dwight's back and he went through the entire practice (Monday)," coach Kevin McHale said.

This game is one of two regular-season contests that are a part of an expanded NBA Global Games schedule, with Milwaukee and New York meeting in London on Jan. 15.

Minnesota (2-4) had a game against San Antonio postponed last December because of smoky conditions inside Mexico City Arena.

NBA Mexico director Raul Zarraga says 'stricter measures' have been taken to 'prevent this from happening again.'

"Honestly, I'd rather play the game in Houston," McHale said. "But the schedule maker throws the schedule out and you go."

McHale still isn't expected to have starters Patrick Beverley (hamstring) and Terrence Jones (leg) this week. Isaiah Canaan is likely to get another chance in the backcourt after finishing with a career-high 21 points Saturday.

James Harden, third in the league with 25.4 points per game, has averaged 29.3 while making 18 of 31 from 3-point range in his last four meetings with the Timberwolves.

Houston has yet to allow an opponent to reach 100 points and ranks among the league leaders in several defensive categories. The Rockets, 4-0 away from home, are forcing 16.9 turnovers per game after the Warriors committed 26.

That doesn't seem to be a good sign for the Timberwolves, who had 16 giveaways while finishing with a season-low 13 assists in Saturday's 102-92 loss at Miami.

Minnesota played for the first time without Rubio after the point guard was ruled out indefinitely due to a sprained ankle. Zach LaVine replaced him in the lineup, finishing with five points and four assists.

With LaVine and No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins, the Timberwolves are the first team to start two teenagers since Atlanta had Josh Smith and Marvin Williams starting in 2005-06.

"He didn't shy away from the stage,' coach Flip Saunders said of LaVine, the 13th selection in the June draft.

Former Rockets guard Kevin Martin is averaging a team-high 19.6 points for Minnesota, but he finished with a season-low eight and shot 2 of 9 on Saturday.

Corey Brewer, averaging 6.5 points this season, had a career-high 51 in Minnesota's 112-110 win April 11 that snapped a four-game losing streak in this series.

Pistons seek first cover of the year vs. Wiz
Stephen Campbell

If you've been backing the spread in Detroit Pistons games this year you're already well aware of just how poor of a bet they've been.

The Pistons sit tied with the L.A. Clippers as the only winless teams against the spread (0-7). Stan Van Gundy's squad will try and turn that around in the Nation's capital Wednesday against John Wall and the Washington Wizards.

It's been a close call for Detroit, as they've missed covering by at least 1.5 points in three out of their last four games ahead of the matchup.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wiz listed as 6.5-point home faves with the total sitting at 189.

Association's top Under team in action Wednesday
Stephen Campbell

The Houston Rockets (6-1 SU) have come out of the gate on fire so far this season, but there's one particular area where they've been dominating at the betting window.

The Under is a perfect 7-0 in the Rockets' first seven games of the 2014-15 campaign. That shouldn't come as much of a surprise considering the exceptional defense the club has played, evidenced by Houston owning the lowest points against per game in the league (90.9).

The Minnesota Timberwolves play host to James Harden and the rest of the Rockets Wednesday. The line for the game is currently off the board.

'Pistons look for first cover'

Detroit Pistons have not had quite the start that was hoped for under coach Stan Van Gundy as they've won just 2-of-5 while failing to cover all seven games. It's pretty difficult making a case for Detroit which has not responded well away from Auburn Hills of late posting a 3-22 SU, 11-14 ATS record. However, betting underdogs in the nation’s capital has proven to be the right choice. Since 2010, NBA underdogs are a profitable 42-29-1 against the betting line including 24-12-1 ATS taking 4 to 9.5 points. Pistons 5-2 ATS last seven trips into Washington, 8-3 ATS last eleven as a road underdog vs a team with a winning record, Wizards on a 4-9-1 ATS skid as a home favorite hosting a team with a losing record expect Pistons' to have enough spark to keep this one within point spread.

College Betting Recap - Week 11
By Daniel Dobish

Overall Notes

College Football Week 11 Results

Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 37-12
Against the Spread 23-25-1
Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 22-27
Against the Spread 19-29-1
Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 27-22


The largest underdog to cash
Texas A&M (+23.5, ML +1100) at Auburn, 41-38

The largest favorite to cash
Marshall (-27) at Southern Mississippi, 63-17

Top 25 Notes

-- It was a topsy-turvy day in the Top 10 in college football, with teams going 6-4 straight-up and 4-6 ATS. One of those games was a Top 10 battle between Kansas State-Texas Christian. Michigan State also lost 49-37 at home to Ohio State, while Auburn was stunned at home by Texas A&M in the biggest upset of the weekend.


-- Marshall continues to stomp all comers, winning 63-17 at Southern Mississippi to cover a big number. They're a perfect 9-0 SU, but more importantly they have covered seven of the past eight.

-- After a hiccup at West Virginia Oct. 18, Baylor is rolling again. They absolutely undressed Oklahoma 48-14 as a 5.5-point underdog in Norman. The biggest surprise might be the fact the 'under' is 3-2 in Baylor's past five.

-- Duke continues to fly under the radar, mainly because they're named Duke. However, this is a very good football team. They covered again on the road at Syracuse, improving to 8-1 SU and 6-1 ATS over their past seven games, including three in a row on the road and four straight overall.

-- UCLA has won four in a row since a 42-30 loss to Oregon, and they have covered back-to-back games for the first time all season after a 44-30 win at Washington.

Big Five Conference Report (ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC)

-- Georgia Tech routed North Carolina State on the road, 56-23. The Yellow Jackets are now 6-0-1 ATS in their past seven visits to Carter-Finley Stadium, and 9-3-2 ATS in their past 14 against N.C. State overall. ... Louisville started slow, but eventually doubled up Boston College 38-19. That's four straight road covers for the Cardinals. ... Florida State remains unbeaten, but they failed to cover again in a 34-20 win against Virginia. The Seminoles are just 2-7 ATS against the number this season.

-- Minnesota was a short home dog, but they blew the doors off of Iowa 51-14, claiming the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. It was Minnesota's first cover since Oct. 11 against Northwestern, a span of three games. ... 'Over' bettors had a glimmer of hope when the Wildcats scored late to make it 10-9, pending the extra point, against Michigan. However, head coach Pat Fitzgerald elected to go for a two-point conversion and the win, eliminating overtime as a possibility, and killing the over for good. ... After Ohio State's win, they have won seven straight since their loss to Virginia Tech Sept. 6, and they're 6-1 ATS during the span. The 'over' has cashed in eight straight games for the Buckeyes, who have 31 or more points in each games during the span, and 21 or more points in each of their nine outings.

-- It was a day of the dog in the Big 12, with underdogs going 3-1 ATS. The over favorite to win was TCU upending K-State 41-20 in Fort Worth. It was also a day of the 'under', with only, again, TCU-K-State as the outlier.

-- Washington State lost QB Connor Halliday (ankle) last week to an ugly injury, so they turned to Luke Falk for his first collegiate start. And it was a successful start. The Cougs, who were eliminated from bowl eligibility last week, won 39-32 in Corvallis against Oregon State. The Beavers have failed to cover in four straight, and the over is 4-0-1 in the past five. ... Colorado covered an 18.5-point spread - barely. They lost 38-20 at Arizona. While they have won just once in the past eight outings, they are a respectable 5-3 ATS during the span. The 'under' against Arizona snapped a five-game 'over' run for the Buffs.

-- Mississippi and Mississippi State each stepped out of conference, and out of FBS, to battle Presbyterian and Tennessee-Martin. Both teams won handily, but they each failed to cover big numbers. ... Florida's resurgence continues, as they won and covered on the road in Nashville against Vanderbilt. The Gators have won back-to-back games for the first time since early September, and they have covered back-to-back games for the first time all season. ... Alabama was on the rope, down 13-10 late at LSU, but they booted a field goal with :03 left in regulation, later winning OT. See the bad beats (below) for the rest of the story.

Mid-Major Report

-- If you like underdogs, the AAC is for you. 'Dogs went 2-2 SU and 4-0 ATS this weekend, with Tulane winning 31-24 outright at Houston. The 'over' hit in three of the four games, and all three on Saturday.

-- In Conference USA, Rice has been cooking lately. The Owls have won and covered six in a row, lasting losing back on Sept. 20. ... Louisiana Tech went on the road at Alabama-Birmingham 40-24, and they have now won five consecutive games and they have covered three straight and five of the past six. The Bulldogs have a week off before traveling to Old Dominion Nov. 22.

-- Hawaii was back on the mainland, and that's usually a losing combination. The Warriors are winless in four trips to the contiguous 48, and they're 0-3-1 ATS in the four trips, including Saturday's 49-22 drumming at the hands of Colorado State, a 21-point favorite. ... Speaking of the Rams, they have won eight in a row, and they are 6-2 ATS during the impressive stretch. The 'over' has also cashed in three straight for CSU. ... The 'over' continues to be the play for Tulsa, cashing in four straight, and eight of nine this season.

-- The Mid-American Conference (MAC) had its schedule mid-week, with two games Tuesday and two games Wednesday. The road team went 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS, and the under was a perfect 4-0.

Bad Beats

-- If you had LSU plus the points at home, you were likely feeling great all evening long. The Tigers were catching 6.5 at home, and they were covering the entire time in regulation. The only time they were failing to cover, after Alabama's first possession, which they cashed in for a touchdown. LSU failed on their possession, and the Tide won 20-13. Tide ticket holders were elated, and Tigers ticket holders were left sick to the stomach.

-- Ole Miss held a 35-0 lead at halftime, and appeared well on their way to covering a 50.5-point spread against Presbyterian. The Rebels scored a touchdown with 10:01 left in the fourth quarter, needing just three points for the spread to hit. The Blue Hose defense kept the Rebels at bay for the rest of the game.

-- 'Under' bettors liked the first three quarters of UConn-Army, with 28 total points through the first 45 minutes. The two teams combined for 28 points in the final stanza, including two touchdowns in the final 2:06 to push the total over.

-- The South Alabama-Arkansas State game appeared headed for an 'under' (52.5), but USA found the end zone with 1:22 left to turn the total result into an 'over'.

-- Tulsa was a two-touchdown favorite, and they lead 35-20 with 3:15 to go until SMU punched in a touchdown to draw to within 35-28. The Golden Hurricane drove down to the SMU 7, but settled for a field goal with 1:08 to go, failing to cover. It was close, but...

Top 25 Betting Recap - Week 11
By Mike Rose

Week 11 of the 2014 NCAA football betting season is in the books, and today, we're going to be taking a look at each of the Top 25 teams in the rankings and see how they did from an ATS perspective in this go around this past week.

(Results in parentheses represent SU Result-ATS Result)

1) Mississippi State (W-L vs. UT Martin 45-16)
The Dogs had their tune-up, but now, they have to get ready for the biggest game in school history at Alabama.

2) Florida State (W-L vs. Virginia 34-20)
It's not stunning that FSU was once again trailing in this game. The Noles just aren't right, but they're still winning.

3) Auburn (L-L vs. Texas A&M 41-38)
Defensive woes nearly cost Auburn in each of the last two weeks. They finally got the Tigers against A&M.

4) Oregon (W-W vs. Utah 51-27)
The Ducks still can't feel comfortable about being in the Top 4 if they win out.

5) Alabama (W-W vs. LSU 20-13)
The Crimson Tide made the big statement when they had to, coming from behind to beat LSU on the road.

6) TCU (W-W vs. Kansas State 41-20)
For our money, the coast is totally clear for TCU now. It might still take some help to get into the playoff, though.

7) Kansas State (L-L vs. TCU 41-20)
Any hopes of a Big XII title are probably gone for the Wildcats.

8) Michigan State (L-L vs. Ohio State 49-37)
No one saw MSU giving up over 500 yards in this game.

9) Arizona State (W-W vs. Notre Dame 55-31)
Arizona State all of a sudden might control its own destiny to get into the playoff.

10) Notre Dame (L-L vs. Arizona State 55-31)
Everett Golson picked a bad time to throw four picks in a game.

11) Ole Miss (W-L vs. Presbyterian 48-0)
SEC teams should be much better than to schedule games like these, but they all do it.

12) Baylor (W-W vs. Oklahoma 48-14) The Bears were dominant, but they can't like what they see going on around them. 11-1 won't be enough to get into the playoff in all likelihood.

13) Nebraska (Bye)

14) Ohio State (W-W vs. Michigan State 49-37)
The Buckeyes will need some help, but they should win out from here and have a shot to be in the playoff.

15) Oklahoma (L-L vs. Baylor 48-14)
The only thing that made that loss to Baylor worse was losing Trevor Knight to a leg injury.

16) LSU (L-L vs. Alabama 20-13)
The worst break in the world came Saturday night when LSU bettors couldn't stick in front of +6.5 in spite of the fact that the whole game before OT was razor close.

17) Utah (L-L vs. Oregon 51-27)
Do yourself a favor and watch the Utah fumble in the end zone that turned into a 99-yard TD for Oregon… That was the end of the season for the Utes right then and there.

18) UCLA (W-W vs. Washington 44-30)
The Bruins have quietly been picking up steam in the Pac-12.

19) Arizona (W-L vs. Colorado 38-20)
This one was much closer than the final score suggested.

20) Georgia (W-W vs. Kentucky 63-31)
Many thought UGA was on upset alert in this one.

21) Clemson (W-L vs. Wake Forest 34-20)
The best news for Tigers fans? Deshaun Watson could be back next week.

22) Duke (W-W vs. Syracuse 27-10)
The Dookies are three wins away from a trip to the ACC title game for the second straight year.

23) West Virginia (L-L vs. Texas 33-16
The Mountaineers proved that Austin is still a tough place to play.

24) Georgia Tech (W-W vs. NC State 56-23)
The Ramblin' Wreck rumbled for 479 yards on the ground, and they did so without their top two running backs.

25) Wisconsin (W-W vs. Purdue 34-16)
The Badgers can still win the Big Ten if they can win out.

GOY Odds updated at LVH

College football bettors looking to get down on the final three weeks of the regular season should pay a visit to the LVH Casino at Westgate Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The SuperBook, run by vice president Jay Kornegay, has updated their Game of the Year odds for college football.

2014 COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES OF THE YEAR

Home team listed on bottom

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014

KANSAS ST
WEST VIRGINIA -2.5

NORTH CAROLINA
DUKE -8

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014

SAN JOSE ST
UTAH ST -8.5

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2014

STANFORD -6.5
CALIFORNIA

WISCONSIN -10.5
IOWA

USC
UCLA -3

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014

LSU -1
TEXAS A&M

TCU -10
TEXAS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2014

VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA TECH -4

ARKANSAS -1
MISSOURI

ARIZONA ST PK
ARIZONA

NEBRASKA -7.5
IOWA

STANFORD
UCLA -3


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2014

NOTRE DAME
USC -4.5

GEORGIA TECH
GEORGIA -14

UTAH ST
BOISE ST -8.5

MICHIGAN ST -10.5
PENN ST

TENNESSEE -12.5
VANDERBILT

AUBURN
ALABAMA -7

MISSISSIPPI ST
OLE MISS -3

NC STATE
NORTH CAROLINA -7

MICHIGAN
OHIO ST -18

OREGON -18.5
OREGON ST

SOUTH CAROLINA
CLEMSON -9.5

WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON ST -2

KANSAS
KANSAS ST -26.5

NEVADA -9.5
UNLV

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

CENTRAL FLORIDA
EAST CAROLINA -9.5

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014

KANSAS ST
BAYLOR -8.5

NCAAF Opening Line Report: Mississippi State live dogs vs. Alabama
By COLIN KELLY

So will the No. 1 team in the Southeastern Conference – which also happens to be the No. 1 team in all the land – finally succumb, as all its SEC brethren have so far this season? That’s the big question for Week 12 in college football, with Mississippi State traveling to face fourth-ranked Alabama in a matchup with major implications for the first-ever four team playoff at season’s end.

The Bulldogs (9-0 SU, 5-4 ATS) have already fended off challenges from Louisiana State, Texas A&M and Auburn – dispatching all three in a row while covering all three games. This past weekend, Mississippi State ostensibly had a bye, wiping out FCS squad Tennessee Martin 45-16 while failing to cash as a 45-point home chalk.

The Crimson Tide (8-1 SU, 3-6 ATS) come in off a big win, besting Louisiana State 20-13 in overtime to narrowly cover as a 6.5-point road favorite. Still, the Tide are among the worst spread-covering teams in the nation.

“After a physical and emotional win at LSU, will the Tide have anything left in the tank for another bruiser?” said John Lester. “It’s a great matchup between a special Mississippi State ground attack and a sound ‘Bama run defense. The Bulldogs have basically been preparing for two weeks, and I think they are a very live dog here.”

Auburn Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs (-2.5)

Auburn likely flushed its playoff hopes down the drain with its 41-38 home loss to Texas A&M – a game in which the Tigers were favored by 23.5 points. Auburn dropped to 7-2 SU and 4-5 ATS with its second setback in the last three weeks.

And if misery loves company, say hello to Georgia (7-2 SU, 5-4 ATS), which inexplicably lost to 11.5-point underdog Florida two weekends ago to blow its playoff hopes. The Bulldogs bounced back to drub Kentucky 63-31 as a 10-point road chalk Saturday.

“I’m not so sure Auburn can regroup quickly enough from the way that upset went down,” Lester said. “They came out in ‘show up and win’ mode and have to be mentally deflated right now. Georgia played like a team with no pressure on its shoulders against Kentucky. The Bulldogs get running back Todd Gurley back, and they deserve to be chalk in Athens.”

Florida State Seminoles at Miami Hurricanes (+2)

Defending national champion Florida State hasn’t lost a game outright in nearly two years, last falling 37-26 laying 7 points at home against Florida on Nov. 24, 2012. The Seminoles (9-0 SU) kept it going with a 34-20 win over Virginia, but came up short as 21-point faves to fall to 2-7 ATS – tied with a batch of teams for the second-worst spread-covering mark in the country.

Miami (6-3 SU, 5-4 ATS), coming off a bye week, has heated up lately with a 4-1 SU and ATS surge, winning and cashing the last three in a row in blowout fashion. The Hurricanes ripped North Carolina 47-20 on Nov. 1 as a 16.5-point home favorite.

“Another week, another sleep-walk performance by the defending champs,” Lester said, noting Florida State trailed Virginia 13-7 at the end of the first quarter. “They can’t afford to fall in another hole against the Hurricanes. It’s going to catch up with them sooner or later. We expect to get sharp support on Miami, while most of the public will be on the ‘Noles.”

Nebraska Cornhuskers at Wisconsin Badgers (-6.5)

Nebraska (8-1 SU, 6-2-1 ATS) is flying under the radar in the Big 10, but could end up competing for the conference title. The Huskers head to Madison with an extra week of rest after a bye, following their 35-14 home win over Purdue to push as a 21-point chalk.

Wisconsin (7-2 SU, 4-5 ATS) has won four in row SU and three in a row ATS, and is also coming off a win over Purdue, rolling the host Boilermakers 34-16 on Saturday while giving 16.5 points.

“The winner is likely to represent the West in the conference championship game, so in theory, a great chance to get into the (national championship) playoff is on the line,” Lester said. “I don’t ever feel like you can trust the Cornhuskers to show up and win these big games. But it looks like they’ll have (running back) Ameer Abdullah available after the bye week, and he makes a huge difference.

“The fantastic home-field advantage Madison provides made the Badgers favorites.”

Tech Trends - Week 12
By Bruce Marshall

Wednesday, November 12

Matchup Skinny Tech Trend

BALL STATE at UMASS
Mass has covered last 5 and 7 of last 8 this season. Though Lembo 3-1 vs. line away TY and 10-4 last 14 vs. spread as visitor.

UMass, based on recent trends.


KENT STATE at BOWLING GREEN
KSU had covered four in a row vs. BGSU prior to last year's 41-22 loss. Falcs had been 11-6 vs. line last four years at home for Clawson prior to this season and 2-2 in role for Dino. F

Slight to BGSU, based on Flash negatives.



Thursday, November 13

Matchup Skinny Tech Trend

EAST CAROLINA at CINCINNATI
Cincy has won and covered three straight but schedule has broken quite nicely for Tuberville in t hat stretch. Previously, Bearcats were 5-10 in 15 vs. line since early 2013.

Slight to ECU, based on team trends.


SOUTHERN MISS at UTSA
Coker 1-6 vs. line last seven TY, no covers last three in Alamodome. USM 3-1 vs. line last four away TY.

USM, based on recent trends.


CAL at SOUTHERN CAL
Cal no series wins since 2003 and no wins at Coliseum since 2000. Bears no covers last five vs. Trojans and 1-8 vs. spread last nine in series. But Cal is 4-0 vs. line away TY for Sonny Dykes. Trojans 3-1 vs. spread as host TY for Sark and SC 13-7 vs. spread as home chalk since 2011.

Slight to SC, based on series trends.



Friday, November 14

Matchup Skinny Tech Trend

TULSA at UCF
Tulsa just 6-15 vs. number since 2013, O'Leary 9-3 vs. spread last 12 in Orlando.

UCF, based on team trends.

Massachusetts continues to cash Over tickets
Stephen Campbell

The Massachusetts Minutemen have become a boon for bettors recently.

The Over is 6-1-1 in the Minutemen's last eight games. They'll be in action yet again Wednesday when they invite Ball State to Ahmerst in NCAAF Mid-American Conference action.

The Cardinals are currently +3.5 road dogs with an Over/Under of 60.5.